Started eating oatmeal for breakfast. Now its not the first time I had oatmeal of course but its the first time I decided to try to have it every day.

I have been cooking Quaker Quick Oats and adding cinnamon and brown sugar. It tatses good. I was thinking of trying some oatmeals that maybe take longer (longer boil) to cook but are less processed and maybe better than Quick Oats in overall taste ,texture, etc.

Was wondering what other oatmeal brands people really think are good and what do you add to your oatmeal.

Real maple syrup and raisins

SH, Quaker has a bunch of different flavored instant flavors, but you
need 2-3 packages to fill the bowl and still doesn't fill you up.
Used to cook the whole oats stuff with cinnamon, good for blood sugar,
but swtiched to Cheerios topped with a banana and fresh raspberries or
blueberries in season and add some cinnamon.
Easier to make,tastes great, fills me up and adds some antioxidants.

straight oat meal lacks flavor
so we add raisins (ditto mike)
cinnamon yep! and /or a teaspoon of buckwheat honey
because
two packets of the flavored oat meal is a bit to much sweetness
so we sometimes use just one with more of the regular instant Oatmeal
~
old mr Pearson used ta SAY Often

Oats are good for Horses! ( with a smile )

Bob's Red Mill Thick Cut Oats with Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, and either a sprinkle of Brown Sugar or a drizzle of Honey....:drool:

Ihave been an oatmeal eater since I was kid. Quick oats is just whole oats milled down finer so it cooks quicker. I prefer the steel cut whole oats. Longer cooking but better consistency IMO. Lots of combo grain hot cerals out there too. Got to have honey and raisins and maybe some apples or bananas or all of the above. I also will put wheat germ on top too. McDonalds oatmeal is a decent deal in a rush
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stone ground oats... honey... nuts...rasins, cranberries or any dried fruit... skip the sugar..adding sugar defeats the purpose..

Its a convience thing - the steel cut oats (come in a tin can) take a while to cook but taste almost nutty and the texture is much better. Less processing generally means better for you as well. I have to admit they really only come out 3 or 4 times a year on cold saturday or sundays when we have time. If I am going to all that trouble premium toppings as suggested above all come into play. I actually enjoy oatmal with salt and a little butter as well. I dont think it just has to be a sweet thing. I ussually use the instant or quick cook stuff ona daily baisis 2 times a week or so before work which is OK but nowhere near the same thing.

Anybody use McCann's Steel Cut?

We do regular Quaker Oats almost every day. Some days its banana's, apples, cranberries. Others its a cup from a bag of frozen berries my wfe gets from BJ's (strawberrys, black and rasberrys). Whenever in season or even frozen blueberries are the best. To almost anything I add maple syrup and/or cinnamin.

I forgot to add this, I microwave them in a bowl of milk for three minutes

Since I'm only making for one person , the amount of time to boil 16 oz of water in a pan is almost nothing.

When I do instant oatmeal , I use the MW. From what I read the difference between quick oats and steel cut is just 5 minutes of boiling. I can handle that.I like the frozen berry idea and will have to try it. Fresh fruits like a pint of berries tend to go bad on me before I can use it up but frozen I can keep in the freezer and have a handful a day with no waste. My biggest problem with almost all produce products is I end up throwing half away. When I can buy like 2 apples and two bananas its OK but a bag full I tend to waste a lot.

Anyway , still hoping to hear if anybody uses McCanns and is it good?

This is the Stuff I always get.....pretty reasonably priced....takes about 15 minutes to make. I get the Extra Thick Cut Oats.

Oats - Bob's Red Mill (http://www.bobsredmill.com/Oats)

Also check out there other Hot Cereals......

Cereals - Bob's Red Mill (http://www.bobsredmill.com/cereals/)

seem them also at JOb lot

Regular Quaker Oats have a better texture than the quick oats, and have an even thicker texture if you use milk or some milk substitute like soy milk to boil them in instead of water. Bring them to a boil in the milk till they are about to bubble over then turn heat down to a simmer for another 4-5 minutes. It may be important to stir while bringing to a boil or the milk might stick at bottom and burn. And stir, for same reason, a few times till done.

My dad's favorite was to top it with a little vanilla ice cream. It's friggin' awesome. And maple syrup of course.

frozen berries usually. Lingonberries, huckleberries, blueberries, raspberries. Other honorable mentions are honey, wheat germ, bananas, yogurt, maple syrup, ground flax seed, nuts, a bit of your favorite fruit preserve, or combination of any of these! :)

I prefer the steel cut whole oats.


LOL, P. spoken like a true machinist. :buds:

Fresh fruits like a pint of berries tend to go bad on me before I can use it up but frozen I can keep in the freezer and have a handful a day with no waste.

SH, this time of year you can get a package of fresh raspberries for $2.99.
About a dozen berries a day lasts about 3 bowls so for a buck a bowl it's
cheaper than Mc Donalds breakfeast.
Never figured out the cost of a banana though. :D

My favorite is Vermont Morning. Might find it in specialty stores or you can get it online. Mixed grain, cooks pretty quickly and has great flavor.
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I like the steel cut with raisins and about a tbsp of peanut butter. Will mix it up once in a while with my buddy from VT's maple syrup or honey.

I read there is a big health difference between the "instant" oatmeals and those you cook 5 mins or more. The article said the instant was like eating white bread and the slower cooked like eating whole grain and much better for you. I eat the Quaker oats 5 min at least 2 times a week. 1 and a half cups of water, bring to boil add 1 cup oats cook 5 mins. Top with a little maple syrup and fresh berries. Right now I'm using blue berries even though not that good this time of year.

Well I went to the store and got nuts , craisins, blueberries , bananas, raisins and I already have the Maple syrup, brown sugar and Cinammon. I still need some Raspberries (probably frozen) . Gonna be like a Chemistry Lab in my kitchen each morning.

When you use frozen fruit do you put it in to boil while the oats are cooking or just add the frozen berries on top off the cooked bowl full?

Wanted to get some steel cut oats but ended up forgetting that (make a list next time!). The cost defference between all the oat cereal possibilities is negligible. Its just the cooking time and a few extra minutes to cook it doesn't matter to me now that I'm retarded..oops I mean retired. :)

is the PERFECT weather for OATMEAL

is the PERFECT weather for OATMEAL

Yup, and a good lean beef stew. :)

I throw a cup or two of Quaker, a hand full of frozen berries, and not quite submerge the whole thing in milk. Mike it for 3-3:30 minutes, add cinnamon, syrup, sugar or any other mix ins and stir it up. Comes out perfect everyday, berries all thawed out and heated up to the same temp as the oatmeal. My two year old has been addicted to it since he started eating real food.

Natures promise, apple and maple sugar

Just had some for Lunch....not just for breakfast :hee:

Bob's Red Mill Thick Cut Oats with Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, and either a sprinkle of Brown Sugar or a drizzle of Honey....:drool:

this, but replace the brown sugar or honey with chopped apples and a couple eggs over easy on the side. i enjoy it alot but i don't eat it often, really only on days where i'm going to work out heavy relatively early in the morning. usually stick with a big ham, veggie and cheese omlet for breakfast.

man I end up with a lot of oatmeal. i have been using a cup (just eyeballing it) and i end up with too much. I am very consistant but consistantly too much. I guess I better actually measure and maybe try 3/4 of a cup.

I used up all the quaker quick oats. i want to try the steel cut oats next.

stick extra in fridge and use next day

Yeah , if I had an ounce of self control. :) I just been eating it. I Just need to get scientific and actually use a measuring cup.

I'm going to try McCann's next or the Red Mill if I get to Ocean State first.

I like cashews and real maple syrup in my oatmeal
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Cashews , that's different. Actually sounds good to me as the cashews have a stronger taste than walnuts or Almonds. I'll have to try unsalted cashews

Got some steel cut oats (Red Mill). They did have a nice texture but what surprised me was the almost 20 minutes of boil. I thought it would be 5 instead of the 1 minute for quick oats (quick oats , not instant) . I have about 3 pounds of the new stuff so I will be eating it for a month but I'll have to really think about waiting 20 minutes for it to boil vs 1 minute for the rolled oats.

I was really surprised at the price difference between the Red Mill and the McCanns (both steel cut) . At Daves Market the Red Mill was only $3 vs $6 for roughly the same amount of McCanns. 2 to 1. The McCanns better give you an orgasm when you eat it to justify a 2 to 1 price difference! :)

Got some steel cut oats (Red Mill). They did have a nice texture but what surprised me was the almost 20 minutes of boil. I thought it would be 5 instead of the 1 minute for quick oats (quick oats , not instant) . I have about 3 pounds of the new stuff so I will be eating it for a month but I'll have to really think about waiting 20 minutes for it to boil vs 1 minute for the rolled oats.

I was really surprised at the price difference between the Red Mill and the McCanns (both steel cut) . At Daves Market the Red Mill was only $3 vs $6 for roughly the same amount of McCanns. 2 to 1. The McCanns better give you an orgasm when you eat it to justify a 2 to 1 price difference! :)
Let me understand, you're surprised the steel cut oats took longer than the "quick oats" you were used to? :devil2:

It's worth it in my opinion. I like the texture a lot better than the fluffy stuff. They say you can cook them in advance and hold in the fridge although I've never done it.

Had mine this morning with some dried cranberries, a perfectly ripe banana and some Aquidneck Island honey.

-spence

I knew it would take longer but 20 times longer?? That surprised me.

I did get the portion size right though. I used 16 OZ water and 1/2 cup of oats. With the nuts and craisins it was a good bowl full but not a belly buster.

I knew it would take longer but 20 times longer?? That surprised me.

I did get the portion size right though. I used 16 OZ water and 1/2 cup of oats. With the nuts and craisins it was a good bowl full but not a belly buster.
Yep, that's a good amount otherwise you'll be throwing it away.

Think of it this way, it's about the same time you'd spend making risotto...

-spence

nothing is better than a big bowl of oatmeal next to my plate of bacon, 3 egg cheese omlette, biscuit and gravy and a pile of homefries. Im too full to eat the oatmeal but its looks good on the table....

nothing is better than a big bowl of oatmeal next to my plate of bacon, 3 egg cheese omlette, biscuit and gravy and a pile of homefries. Im too full to eat the oatmeal but its looks good on the table....
There's nothing better than a good biscuit and sausage gravy. Not something I'd eat very often, but if I'm down south at a classic spot I might just indulge a bit.

-spence

The eggs , bacon and home fries (you forgot the muffin) is exactly what I am trying to avoid , thus the switch to oatmeal.

I find that since I started the oatmeal , I am less hungry all day long. Even 8 hours or more later at super time I'm not "starving" like I did all the time before the oatmeal.

The eggs , bacon and home fries is exactly what I am trying to avoid , thus the switch to oatmeal.
Unless you're on a really strict diet I don't think there's anything wrong with a few eggs. I find the protien helps satiate your hunger and eggs are a great platform for vegetables and hot sauce :hihi:

I try to avoid bacon almost entirely. I do buy the really good smoked stuff from Sid Wainer and use just a tiny amount to flavor other foods.

I've never had a homefry that I liked, and they're all carbs and fat anyway.

-spence

I have nothing against eggs either but I seldom have them without the bacon or sausage and home fries, toast etc.

The worst food of all IMO that I have almost completely eliminated from my food supply is .....hot dogs. 85 % fat. 85%!!! I couldn't believe it when I read that on the nutritional label. I really like hot dogs on a bun with all the condiments but I cannot justify eating a meat product that is 85% fat.

There's nothing better than a good biscuit and sausage gravy. Not something I'd eat very often, but if I'm down south at a classic spot I might just indulge a bit.

-spence

Ask Nebe - I think Phil's in Wakefield RI is the best I ever had, even compared to down south

Ask Nebe - I think Phil's in Wakefield RI is the best I ever had, even compared to down south
Been there once. If I had that place across from work I'd be huge.

-spence

I love Biscuits and Gravy...:drool:

I love Biscuits and Gravy...:drool:

My favorite is this place down in Greensboro, NC. They make their own hams also...it's insanely good food.

-spence

Got hooked on it when I was stationed down in South Carolina.....that and Red Beans and Rice :drool:

The big thing I remember eating in NC was pulled pork sandwiches. Good! I did a lot of business travel down there and the locals always got biscuits and gravy as part of their breakfast.

I added a little more water and just a smidge less oats to my oatmeal today. It came out great. I think I am zeroing in on the perfect bowl of oatmeal! :)When we were kids my mother made thick , like turkey stuffing then we made it more msuhy liquid by adding milk which was her intent. The extra water today made it a little runny like it would have been after adding milk back then. Brown sugar (just a little) , cinnimon, walnuts and fresh Blueberries today.

This morning's bowl...
Bobs Red mill Gluten Free
Big ole spoon full of canned pumpkin
Handful of frozencrnberries and a spoonful of cashew butter


:)

Been there once. If I had that place across from work I'd be huge.

-spence
i would wager a guess that at least 15 lbs of my poney keg is from phils.. :rotf2:

for a couple years i had a little corned beef hash addiction until i read the fat content on a can at stop and shop..

My standard breakfast lately is 2 sweet apple chicken sausages, 2 eggs over medium with a few strips of baby swiss on top served up in some toasted whole wheat bread as a sammich.... I butter the bread with a little irish butter that is to die for.. :uhuh::uhuh::uhuh:

some walnuts added is real good...too

a teaspoon of real maple syrup outstanding

try the Manuka raisens they are far superior to
californicated raisens

I got this down to a science now! I bought a 1/2 cup scoop. Now its a beer glass full of water in the pan to boil. I also start the coffee machine. Go take a leak. The water for the oatmeal boils in a minute. One scoop of oatmeal in. Turn the heat down to slow boil. By then the one cup coffee maker is ready. I add some milk to the coffeee and sit down for 17 minutes while I sip the coffee to wake up and look at my emails ,this site, etc. The oatmeal 17 minute boil time goes quickly and I shut the heat off. I add the brown sugar , cinnamon , and nuts. Stir them all in. A handfull of blueberries or craisins on top and I sit down and eat the oatmeal right out of the pan I cooked it in.


I love it when a plan comes together! :)

did you try cashews?

Not yet but I will. Got to eat the blueberries , bananas , walnuts and craisins I bought first. :) The trouble with cashews will be putting a small handful in the oatmeal then eating the whole rest of the can that night watching TV!

haha. yes i know that routine..

on a side note, my favorite nut snack is wasabi coated almonds.. THey are amazing and go well with some good beer.

My first encounter with wasabi was in Japan at a business dinner at a fancy restaurant One of these places where your waitresses were dressed like geishas and kneeled on the floor to pour you each little shot of saki.

Anyway , they bring out some food and on the plate is this pile of green paste. Being a dumbo I think its mashed peas (yes definitely stupid...did I mention the saki? :) ) . So I pick up the whole pile with my chopstix and shovel it into my mouth. Well needless to say , it was an eye opener.

So now the Japanese guys who brought me there start saying...Oh , you like wasabe...you ate so much...bring him more wasabi ! :)

Good to know - I have been paying $6 for the Quaker steel grain at SS. I will look around for that Red Mill.
:)

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I was really surprised at the price difference between the Red Mill and the McCanns (both steel cut) . At Daves Market the Red Mill was only $3 vs $6 for roughly the same amount of McCanns. 2 to 1. The McCanns better give you an orgasm when you eat it to justify a 2 to 1 price difference! :)[/QUOTE]

I bought mine (Red Mill steel cut) at Daves but they say its available at Ocean State so that should be even less expensive.